Liam Halligan - Speaker

Liam Halligan is a prominent economist, writer, and broadcaster with extensive business experience. He is best known for his award-winning "Economics Agenda" column in The Sunday Telegraph, which has garnered a significant following and received a British Press Award. Liam also co-presents the popular "Planet Normal" podcast for The Telegraph. His book, "Home Truths: The UK’s Chronic Housing Shortage," published in 2019, received critical acclaim, with The Times and The Guardian praising its clarity and insight. Liam has contributed to various media outlets, including The Spectator and The Sun, and has appeared on major BBC shows such as Question Time and Today. He previously worked in Moscow, covering the region for The Economist and The Financial Times, and led the Economics and Business coverage for Channel 4 News for nearly a decade. He has produced impactful documentaries for Channel 4 and has won multiple awards for his broadcasting work. An experienced public speaker, Liam has addressed high-level audiences on economic and political issues and has hosted numerous conferences. He has testified before committees in both the House of Commons and the House of Lords on topics including housing and the digital divide. Liam holds a first-class BSc. (Econ) from the University of Warwick and an MPhil (Econ) from St Antony’s College, Oxford. He is a dual citizen of the UK and the Republic of Ireland and is listed in Who’s Who and De Bretts.